– by Linda Hunter – SERVICES, RETAIL AND DINING Pets Rule! Nichole Moser is the owner and Pack Leader of CalmFort Kennels, where “a calm pet is a happy pet.” Located on five acres in Saanichton, this dog and cat kennel is conveniently located for those heading out to the ferry or airport. Nichole’s team […]
– by Deborah Rogers – There’s no doubt that the Saanich Peninsula is a community of animal lovers. It’s the perfect place to own a pet, with our green surroundings and large number of trails and parks. It’s estimated that approximately 38% of Canadian households own a cat and 35% a dog, but a visit
Animals in Need: Helping Our Furry Friends
The transient nature of farmers’ markets has always fascinated me. When I arrive at the market early Saturday morning, I stand alone in an empty field in silence, clipboard in one hand, coffee in the other, waiting for vendors to arrive. By 7:30 a.m. the first vendors start to drift in. Most are familiar faces
Peninsula Country Market: The Village Scene Unseen
– by Dianne Connerly – Parents can forget that they are raising adults, not children. The goal is to equip kids with the skills and increasing responsibility for managing their lives without constant vigilance. One key life skill is the ability to navigate an abundant food environment while maintaining optimal health. Here are some things
Saying the Wrong Thing: Causing Eating and Weight Problems
– by Barry Mathias – Life from a Gulf Islands persepective. One of the greatest of the many interesting phenomena on the Islands has been the unbridled development of the modern washroom. No longer called “the little boys room,” “the privy” or “the WC” in hushed embarrassed whispers, the modern washroom encloses all manner of
Island Life: In Praise of Washrooms
